J Jim Crawford New member Joined Dec 5, 2020 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Dec 5, 2020 #1 looking for advice on whether it is allowed to use dry lining boxes if in stalling dimmer switches I a stud wall
looking for advice on whether it is allowed to use dry lining boxes if in stalling dimmer switches I a stud wall
Andy™ ©Resident Geordie™ Supporting Member Joined Jan 1, 2009 Messages 30,488 Reaction score 1,192 Location S. Tyneside Dec 5, 2020 #2 why wouldnt it be?
kerching ©Kleenex™ Supporting Member Joined Oct 22, 2010 Messages 14,490 Reaction score 1,066 Location Home for the terminally bewildered, one step ahead Dec 5, 2020 #3 What makes you think they can't be? Hate to say it but CEF DL boxes are quite good sorry
ProDave Twatt ™ Supporting Member Joined Nov 28, 2009 Messages 14,650 Reaction score 810 Dec 5, 2020 #4 My favourite DL boxes are Appleby, they never give problems, but some of them are dire. If you really think you are going to have a problem with your dimmer, TLC sell metal dry lining boxes complete with an intumescent seal in the back.
My favourite DL boxes are Appleby, they never give problems, but some of them are dire. If you really think you are going to have a problem with your dimmer, TLC sell metal dry lining boxes complete with an intumescent seal in the back.
Bruspark Junior Member Joined Jul 29, 2012 Messages 479 Reaction score 89 Location Herts Dec 5, 2020 #5 Its allowed, but go for as deep a box as your can to give extra air space around it.
Geoff1946 Gold Member Supporting Member Joined Dec 8, 2016 Messages 2,117 Reaction score 485 Location Blackpool Dec 5, 2020 #6 What is / are the concerns please ? Heat dissipation, fire risk, or electromagnetic radiation?